"Now," he said firmly.
She clasped and unclasped her hands nervously. Timidly she said:
"You want to hear me tell him?"
He smiled.
"We're partners, aren't we? I ought to be in on any important transaction like that, but it's just as you say."
The girl nodded. Hesitatingly she said:
"I think it would be right you should. I'll call him now."
"All right."
He strolled carelessly in the direction of the stairway, while Laura moved towards the house. It was dark now outside, and the interior of the bungalow was already lighted up. Halting just outside the front door, she called:
"Mr. Brockton! Oh, Mr. Brockton!"